Which versions of Studio are affected by CVE-2025-7971?

Organizations using A security face moderate risk from CVE-2025-7971, a input validation vulnerability rated CVSS 7.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-7971?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Studio CVE-2025-7971

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-7971?

CVE-2025-7971 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2025-08-14 PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com

Denial Of Service

7.3

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Aug 14, 2025 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A security issues exists within Studio 5000 Logix Designer due to unsafe handling of environment variables. If the specified path lacks a valid file, Logix Designer crashes; However, it may be possible to execute malicious code without triggering a crash.

AnalysisAI

A security issues exists within Studio 5000 Logix Designer due to unsafe handling of environment variables. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. A security issues exists within Studio 5000 Logix Designer due to unsafe handling of environment variables. If the specified path lacks a valid file, Logix Designer crashes; However, it may be possible to execute malicious code without triggering a crash.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.